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  • Thadius Sales avatar

    Children Of Light

    Contributed by Thadius Sales on Mar 27, 2020
     | 5,985 views

    Out of the darkness comes the light. Every workday, at dawn’s early light, Kevin Napier crawls into a long, black hole. Coal mining is safer than it used to be, though it’s still dusty and dirty, and there’s always concern that something terrible could happen deep inside a cramped shaft.

    Ephesians 5:8–14 NRSV 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord, you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Light Has Dawned Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,042 views

    The Messiah, the Light of the world, has come. This Light is Son of God who breaks the yoke of sin and darkness and frees us to respond with repentance, rejoicing, and sharing this light with others.

    Introduction How many of you here have stubbed your toe while walking to the bathroom late at night? How many of you use night-lights since that happened? We have night-lights in our house—these lights prevent me from tripping and stubbing my toes on Ella’s toys when going to the bathroom late at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Called Out Of Darkness Into Light

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013
     | 9,684 views

    A sermon on what it means for a Christian to be called out of the darkness of the world (e.g., past behaviors, relationships, attitudes, etc.) and called into the Kingdom of the Son.

    About 11 years ago, I received my formal call into ministry. It wasn’t a call from a church. It wasn’t a call from a bishop. It wasn’t even a call from the Pope but that would have been nice. I considered it a direct call from God. You see, I had been struggling with where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Let Us Let Jesus Change The World By Using You And Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,298 views

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours.

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours. We are afraid to speak to anyone because we don’t know if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Search For Utopia And Light

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,277 views

    It’s the message that needs to be proclaimed to the world. Man’s search for an earthly deliverer or Messiah is futile. Man’s earthly search for utopia is futile.

    Tonight’s study will not be as long as others have been. We are only going to look at 4 verses tonight. READ. Jesus has just tried to explain to the Pharisees that He is the Light of the world. Of course they didn’t believe it. The Pharisees had just asked Jesus to show them His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Light Has Dawned

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,586 views

    Christmas reminds us that the light of Christ has dawned upon us. God has not forgotten nor forsaken us. There is hope in this broken world. Jesus is our hope and Saviour.

    Isaiah 9:1-7 ESV 1But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022
     | 3,278 views

    As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

    Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Red Light - Green Light

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2018
     | 18,378 views

    King David shares with us what to do while we wait on God I. Waiting can lead us to some great Revelations - verse 4 II. Waiting can lead us to some Great Growth in God - verses 4 - 5 III. Waiting can lead Us to Practice Active Followship - verse 5

    Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 (cf. verses 4-5); Mark 1:9-15 Title: Red Light - Green Light Actively Waiting on God King David shares with us what to do while we wait on God I. Waiting can lead us to some great Revelations - verse 4 II. Waiting can lead us to some Great Growth in God - ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Nicky Johnson avatar

    Light Houses Not Bug Lights

    Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

    LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Light And Darkness: Got A Light?

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    also 1John 2:1-11 Jesus is called the light for a good reason

    In our Scripture today John speaks of being in light and darkness. He tells us that we can have Jesus Christ the light. But live as if we are in darkness – live like we don’t know Christ. Story: Got A Light? When I was in college we used to spend a lot of time on the beach. People would stop us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,124 views

    The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Salt, Light And Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
     | 562 views

    As salt, light, and fire, God has empowered us to make a difference in the world. These symbols show that Christianity is not passive; it is active, vibrant, and transformational. You are meant to preserve, to shine, and to burn for God.

    SALT, LIGHT AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 2, 2025
     | 226 views

    Jesus declared Himself the Light in a darkened temple. This wasn't poetry; it was deity revealing truth. Tonight, discover how God's light guides, transforms, and empowers His people.

    Light in the Darkness Week 7: I AM: From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Introduction Open your Bibles to John chapter 8, verse 12. Tonight, we stand at one of the most powerful declarations Jesus ever made. Picture the scene with me. The Feast of Tabernacles has just concluded in Jerusalem. During this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Maintaining Holiness In A Corrupt World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025
     | 374 views

    Maintaining holiness in a corrupt world is not optional for the believer—it is essential. You are called to be different, to shine as light, and to be the salt of the earth.

    MAINTAINING HOLINESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, James 1:27, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not just an old-fashioned concept—it is the eternal standard of God. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 29,256 views

    Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

    Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist